22 janvier 2014
CARTIER Paris, Art Deco 1921. Rare 'Oriental' multi-gem pendant
CARTIER Paris, Art Deco 1921. Rare 'Oriental' multi-gem pendant. Photo courtesy Hancocks
Highly important Art Deco pendant of Mughal inspiration the pentagonal onyx plaque set with three stylised topiary motifs, 2 with a large pink tinted pear-shape diamonds and 1 woth a large blue tinted pear-shape diamond amongst sapphire cabochons to a border of calibré-cut emeralds punctuated with rubies suspended from an emerald-set arrow within two concentric circles set with bands of diamonds and onyx, with a diamond-set pendant attachment all hung from a black silk cord, Cartier, Paris 1921, from a design by Charles Jacqueau.
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